About Raiser & Kenniff, PC

Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein is a New York law firm representing clients in criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, and other significant legal matters. With offices serving Manhattan, Garden City, Kingston, and Ellenville, the firm assists individuals, families, business owners, and military personnel facing high-stakes disputes, investigations, charges, and claims. Its attorneys combine courtroom experience with practical guidance designed to protect clients’ rights, finances, reputations, and long-term interests.

Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein approaches each matter with a personalized legal strategy built around the client’s circumstances, objectives, and future. The firm emphasizes careful case evaluation, thorough investigation, clear communication, and direct attorney access throughout the legal process. Its attorneys handle negotiations, filings, hearings, trials, appeals, and administrative proceedings while helping clients understand their options. The firm also offers complimentary case evaluations and is available to clients who need prompt legal guidance.

Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein handles state and federal criminal cases involving DWI, drug offenses, white collar crimes, violent felonies, sex offenses, theft, asset forfeiture, and other serious allegations. The firm also represents clients in personal injury, civil rights, wrongful death, sexual harassment, Title IX, employment, business litigation, trusts and estates, real estate, media, and sports law matters. Its founding partners are former New York prosecutors, and the team provides dedicated defense services for veterans and military personnel, including courts-martial representation.

Raiser, Kenniff & Lonstein brings more than 100 years of combined legal experience to its work. The firm and its attorneys have received recognition through Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Martindale-Hubbell, The National Trial Lawyers, and prior U.S. News Best Law Firms editions. By combining trial preparation, prosecutorial insight, attentive service, and broad legal capabilities, the firm provides dependable representation to clients facing criminal accusations, civil disputes, injuries, and other significant legal challenges.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense
  • Asset Forfeiture
  • Attempted Crimes
  • Drug Crimes
  • DWI
  • Federal Crimes
  • Felonies
  • Juvenile Crimes
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Misdemeanors
  • Orders of Protection
  • Theft Crimes
  • Traffic Violations
  • Sex Crimes
  • Violent Crimes
  • ICE Detention Holds
Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Birth Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Car Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Premises Liability
  • Construction Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Product Liability
  • Workers Compensation
Civil Rights
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Title Ix
  • Discrimination
  • Unlawful Arrest
  • Excessive Force
  • Elder Law
Business
  • Business Debt Settlement
  • Debt Settlement
  • Real Estate Closings
  • Business Litigation
  • Media & Entertainment Law
  • Sports Law
Estate Planning
  • Probate
  • Power of Attorney
  • Medicaid Planning & Applications
  • Wills
  • Trusts
Employment Law
  • Age Discrimination
  • Racial Discrimination
  • Discrimination Based on Religion
  • Sexual Orientation Discrimination
  • Gender Discrimination
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Unlawful Retaliation
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Whistleblower & Sarbanes-Oxley Act Cases
  • FLSA Violations (wages, hours & overtime pay)
  • ADA violations

Fees

  • Free Consultation

Office locations for Raiser & Kenniff, PC

Raiser & Kenniff, PC - New York

99 Park Ave Ste 1530, New York, NY 10016

Raiser & Kenniff, PC - Garden City

666 Old Country Rd Ste 509A, Garden City, NY 11530

Raiser & Kenniff, PC - Ellenville

190 S Main St, Ellenville, NY 12428

Raiser & Kenniff, PC - Kingston

291 Wall St Ste 402 Office 5, Kingston, NY 12401